Fast hybrid bikes | Top picks for 2019

They’re an excellent choice if you’re looking for the light weight and the quick steering performance of a road bike, but you prefer flat or semi-riser bars over drop handlebars.

Also, unlike many road bikes, all the fast hybrids featured here have the eyelets and clearance required for fitting full mudguards and/or a rack, making any of these bikes an excellent choice if you’re looking for a fast commuter bike.

WHYTE SHOREDITCH 2019: £699

Tell me more… It’s got a carbon fork. It has 1×10 gearing. It’s got a lightweight aluminium frame and hydraulic disc brakes. For even more info, head here.

Why is this cool?
Upgrading from a metal to a carbon fork further lifts the lightweight feel of the bike and lowers the weight.

What gives this bike the edge?A perfect example of Whyte’s ‘designed in Britain for British conditions’ vibe, the Shimano Deore 1×10 drivetrain has just one shifter, one gear mech and one chainring to make gear shifting easier and to ensure there’s less to go wrong.